Six problems related to brake disc have been reported for the 1997 Chevrolet Blazer. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Dealership helped pay for a small portion of repair of both complaints. GMC did not offer any assistance whatsoever. Also replaced my brake pads for the 4th time at 43,000 mile. They are prematurely wearing more than likely because the calipers are locking up. Have had nothing but problems with this vehicle since it's purchase.
Rotors and brakes have been replaced 2 time in less than a year had rotors turned and new brakes , 5months later I had to have it done again and now my braking time is a lot slower now.
Abs equipped; upon depressing the brake pedal notices a loud sound from the front of the vehicle, consumer has contacted the dealer. Dealer has replaced the front right rotor and pads.
Brake pedal goes to the floor, not able to stop vehicle.
At 14000 miles, the left front pad was so worn that it ate into the rotor. The brakes were then serviced by the dealer for free. After 7000 more miles the braking was so poor that I replaced the front pads and rotors myself. At 30000 miles, the brakes were fading so bad I had to have them serviced again but at a nearby dealer (and paid their service fee ). Now, they are starting to fade yet again, getting worse every day. After hearing in the news that gm has to pay for a sensor on vehicles before 97, I am telling you now that the investigation should not be over! I was talking to the service manager at a Chevrolet dealer and he flat out told me that the brake systems on all of gm's light truck s and t platforms without 4 wheel disk brakes were very poorly engineered. Every time I see a Blazer/jimmy or gm pickup I can't help but notice the overwhelming amount of brake dust on the front rims. I swear the rear drums are useless! I can't afford to keep fixing my trucks brakes every 10,000 miles.
Brake pads and rotors were prematurely wearing out, and have been replaced five times, cause unknown. Please give any further details.